There's an attractive richness to the ripe stone and tropical fruit core of this wine, laced with hints of citrus peel and saline (you get minerals, ocean and a floral note when you stick your nose in the glass) that shine on the finish. The medium-weight body is balanced by ample acidity, helping to preserve the wine's fresh and lively feel.
Picpoul de Pinet is not only gorgeous (“Pique-poule” means lip stinger in French) with seafood and shellfish as well as other traditional Mediterranean dishes, but also with cheese and chocolate.